Epsom, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Epsom, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
About Epsom
Epsom, located approximately 14 miles south of central London, is a historic town in the borough of Epsom and Ewell, Surrey. First recorded in the 10th century as Ebesham, Epsom has roots tracing back to the mid-Bronze Age, with modern development emerging around St Martin's Church in the 6th or 7th centuries. The town features a characteristic High Street, highlighted by a prominent clock tower built in 1847-48, making it a focal point for both residents and potential developers exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 31,489 · Area: 18.0 km²
District: Epsom and Ewell
Website: http://www.epsom.townpage.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £589,615 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mole Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Mole Valley 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Epsom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Epsom.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Epsom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Epsom.
- - 5 Ladbroke Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BG
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 24/00471/FLHF to alter the design of the rear extension (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 5 Ladbroke Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BG
Alterations to front and rear hardstanding, replacement brick and timber boundary treatments with associated soft landscaping works and installation of 2no. air source heat pumps (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - 26/00253/ADV - Robert Dyas 9 High Street Epsom Surrey KT19 8DA
Display of 1No. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1No. externally illuminated projecting sign with trough lights
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-04-01 - - Lester Bowden Unit 1 Spread Eagle Walk High Street Epsom Surrey KT19 8DN
Listed Building Consent: Removal of existing "Lester Bowden" fascia signage and projecting hanging sign. Proposed new advertisement to consist of painted lettering directly onto fascia depicting the w
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Lester Bowden Unit 1 Spread Eagle Walk High Street Epsom Surrey KT19 8DN
Removal of existing "Lester Bowden" fascia signage and projecting hanging sign. Proposed new advertisement to consist of painted lettering directly onto fascia depicting the word 'Stevensons', no illu
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Premier Inn 4 St Margaret Drive Epsom Surrey KT18 7LB
Listed Building Consent: Internal and external alterations to the existing hotel and restaurant building to provide additional bedrooms, reconfigured restaurant and all associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 3 Sharon Close Epsom Surrey KT19 8HY
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed Use: Formation of a vehicular crossover including dropped kerb and new permeable surface driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Stratton Elmslie Close Epsom Surrey KT18 7JT
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed Use: Garage conversion to accommodate a habitable space, internal alterations and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 1 Woodcote Close Epsom Surrey KT18 7QJ
Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 25/00497/FLH to replace the extension velux roof light with a lantern roof light
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Development Site At 24-28 West Street Epsom Surrey
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 17 (Piling) of planning permission 22/01294/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Development Site At 24-28 West Street Epsom Surrey
Financial Viability Review
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land South Of Sceptre Avenue And West Of Cammidge Way Bessacarr Doncaster
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 13 (Materials) of planning application 24/02211/FULM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Takuk 26 South Street Epsom Surrey KT18 7PF
Display of 1No. externally illuminated fascia sign with 3No. swan lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - 26/00078/TPO - Woodcote Hall Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QQ
T1 - A Lime tree with a limb overhanding the footpath and road - A large cavity is running up the main stem and we believe is unsafe. The tree is high risk and close to a major footpath which is well
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 6A Bucknills Close 11A And 13 Whitehorse Drive Epsom Surrey KT18 7NY
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 3 (Materials), 4 (Construction Transport Management Plan), 5 (SuDS Scheme), 6 (Ground Contamination), 7 (Enhanced Arboricultural Method Statement/Tree Pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 13 Horsley Close Epsom Surrey KT19 8HB
Single storey side extension, single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Woodcote Cottage Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QL
Rear Garden Silver Birch (diameter 14 inches) Yew (diameter 14 inches): Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-01-18
View full details - - Woodcote Hall Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QQ
Felling of moribund Sycamore tree marked T2 in the application, located on the site frontage (A2 of TPO 17) - Exempt tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Memorial Ground Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QN
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 3 (Construction Transport Management Plan) of planning permission 25/00712/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 58 West Hill Epsom Surrey KT19 8LF
Two storey side/rear extension and part single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing single storey rear extension); conversion of garage space to habitable space (Snug and Toilet) wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2025-11-26
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A brief summary of Epsom in Surrey
Epsom, located approximately 14 miles south of central London, is a historic town in the borough of Epsom and Ewell, Surrey. First recorded in the 10th century as Ebesham, Epsom has roots tracing back to the mid-Bronze Age, with modern development emerging around St Martin's Church in the 6th or 7th centuries. The town features a characteristic High Street, highlighted by a prominent clock tower built in 1847-48, making it a focal point for both residents and potential developers exploring planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 31,489. It sits within the Epsom and Ewell district.
Epsom covers an area of approximately 18.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Epsom show an average sale price of £589,615, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Epsom a particularly low-crime area.
Epsom has 14 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodcote, Ewell Village, Church Street, Epsom, Providence Place, Worple Road, Lintons Lane, Horton (Epsom), Downs Road Estate, Adelphi Road, Chalk Lane, Burgh Heath Road, Epsom Town Centre, Stamford Green, Pikes Hill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Epsom includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stones Road Pond SSSI, Epsom and Ashtead Commons SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Epsom planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.epsom.townpage.co.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Epsom
In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Epsom. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Epsom.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Epsom were tree works (39), full planning applications (34), discharge of conditions (19). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 123 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 85 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
Nearby Towns
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